The resort had a small amusement park attraction for the youngsters. They worked hard to become a complete beach playground for their guests.

Boatside view of Bahia Beach Motel and Boatel. Guests could arrive at the resort by either car or boat, making it one of the more unique waterside resorts on Tampa Bay

Aerial view of miniature golf facility, one of many family friend amenities at Bahia Beach. This view faces south towards Ruskin and the entrance to the Ruskin Inlet of the Little Manatee River. Note the water on the extreme left. This protected area was where the Ruskin Ski-Bees performed (you can just make out the ski jump)

The public pier at Bahia Beach. Tie your boat up for the day or swimming fishing, hunting, or sightseeing.

Aerial view of Bahia Beach looking west towards Tampa Bay and St. Pete in the distance. Note the "kiddie" rides in the foreground, the marina and the white sandy beaches. Bahia Beach was a resort that catered to all ages

Bahia Beach was designed for both the casual visitor as well as staying on site at the Bahia Beach Boatel. Here is a photo of the swimming faclities at the Beach where guests swam in the warm waters of Tampa Bay. (Note the sign on the left for the Bahia Beach Marina, an important land mark for boaters arriving at the resort.

A continuation from 1925 to 1931 of the Ruskin Commongood Cash Book detailing cash disbursements for services rendered and goods purchased by the Commongood Society in the course of its regular business. Unsurprisingly, this list is more detailed than earlier lists. It is also cognizant of the changes in Ruskin that had occurred since the colonization period.

This Cash Book from the Ruskin Commongood Society details cash disbursements for services performed and goods purchased on behalf of the Society. This cash book gives more information on the types of services planned (although not in great detail), but a careful study will give the reviewer some ideas on how the society conducted its early business. (Several Pages are missing from this document.)

Ledger of Ruskin Commongood Accounts 1925 to 1928. This ledger details payments made to Ruskin residents W. J. Walker, J.M. West, J.B. Chesney, Alven McHargue, D. W. Williford, J. McHargue, G. Washington Williams. Unfortunately, these were not detailed as to why, only what was paid. Likely the payments were for services rendered to the Society for items needing repair in town.

Photocopy of early photo of Ruskin Train station which stood south of present day College Avenue and west of US 41. Photo was part of Jonie Maschek's "A Piece of History" series with the News Observer. The location of the original photograph is unknown. This is the only depiction of the train station in HCC Ruskin's Collection.